Right from the time Hudson said he wouldn't be selected, I got the impression that he was saying that to make Tommy Smith go away and really think whether he wants to be part of the All Whites setup.
And now maybe he does and is willing to put in the commitment that Hudson requires? Yes he's made some pretty bad decisions but I think we have to remember he also turned up in Honiara when others didn't. If he can give assurances he'll commit properly, and backs that up then I think he should be back in the squad. Is he better than Themi? Yes.